[Hiring] Clinical Supervisor II @Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Role Description

The Clinical Supervisor II is responsible for all clinical aspects of treatment for the patients they oversee. This includes:

• Assessment and analysis of the patient’s skills and challenging behaviors
• Development of treatment plans
• Overseeing the implementation of treatment
• Collaboration with and training of their patient’s caregivers
• Ongoing coaching and training of behavioral technicians

Treatment plans are primarily designed to address areas of medical necessity and may occur in various settings including the CARD center, patient’s home, school, community, or via telehealth. Clinical Supervisor IIs report to the Group Clinical Manager.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology or Applied Behavior Analysis or related field required
• Certification as a behavior analyst from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board required
• Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) required
• Reliable means of transportation with proof of auto insurance when necessary
• Must pass tuberculosis test

Requirements

• Uses clinical judgment to promote optimal outcomes for each patient
• Develop and maintain treatment plans
• Ensure that all supervision hours are at 100% treatment adherence each month
• Evaluate patients to identify both skill deficits and strengths
• Analyze challenging behaviors to identify the function of the behavior
• Develop functionally relevant treatment plans to reduce challenging behaviors
• Observe treatment implementation for potential program revisions
• Monitor treatment integrity to ensure satisfactory implementation of treatment protocols
• Direct behavior technicians in the implementation of new or revised treatment protocols
• Provide ongoing coaching and training to behavioral technicians
• Primarily work physically within the center to support technicians and follow best practices of direct observation
• Summarize and analyze data to evaluate patient progress towards treatment goals and adjust treatment protocols based upon data
• Update treatment plans at least once per month, based upon patient response to treatment
• Fulfill a minimum of 120 payor/client authorized billable hours per month, inclusive of Supervisory hours and therapy hours
• Have a minimum caseload of 15 patients
• Accurately communicate treatment response to treatment stakeholders (i.e., caregivers, payers)
• Coordinate care with other professionals inside and outside of the organization
• Administer, complete, and score standardized assessments
• Include caregiver as a part of the treatment team, as evidenced by consistent Caregiver Collaboration meetings
• Interact with payers in a collaborative, professional, thorough, and informative manner
• Engage with payers as needed for funding meetings (i.e., IEP, peer reviews)
• Stay up to date on best practices for ABA treatment to ensure clinical excellence
• Maintain appropriate documentation in Skills and the patient’s medical record
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and colleagues
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, families, and colleagues
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements at all times
• Partner consistently and effectively with other center and company leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Dynamic work environment
• Opportunity to join a well-established, mission-driven organization
• Valued and rewarded talents and skills

Company Description

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is among the world’s largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. CARD treats autistic individuals using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), which is empirically proven to be the most effective method addressing the behaviors and deficits commonly associated with autism.

CARD’s mission is to provide top-quality services that help every patient fulfill their potential and live joyful lives.